Behaviour for Learning
All pupils have the right to learn and all teachers have the right to teach. In order for this to take place successfully in classrooms, high standards of behaviour are essential. To this end, the 4 Rs are supported by our Expectations. Consequences and Rewards, are displayed in every classroom:-
Classrooms Expectations
Ø Arrive on time, wearing uniform correctly.
Ø Be ready to work promptly.
Ø Listen to and follow instructions.
Ø Complete set work to the best of your ability.
Ø Leave classrooms ready for next class when dismissed.
Corridor Expectations
Ø Always walk on left.
Ø Keep arms, legs, property and harsh words to yourself.
Ø Go to lessons by shortest route.
Ø Queue sensibly outside classrooms.
Consequences
Ø Following non-verbal warning or informal verbal warning;
Ø Formal verbal warning;
Ø Teacher imposition;
Ø Department sanction ;
Ø Removal from lesson;
Ø On-call;
Ø SMT detention;
Ø Referral room;
Ø Exclusion
Rewards
Ø Merits;
Ø Teacher awards;
Ø Certificates;
Ø Good news letter;
Ø Gift vouchers;
Ø End of term trips.
Whilst the emphasis is on rewarding positive behaviour, if learning is interrupted, the classroom teacher will impose a sanction. For more persistent disruption, or in cases of more extreme behaviour, pupils will be referred to their subject leader, progress manager or to a senior teacher. Sanctions imposed at this level may include after-school detention, internal exclusion or temporary external exclusion, in consultation with the Headteacher. In determining a sanction each case is dealt with on an individual basis and every effort is made to ensure the sanction is fair and appropriate.
For pupils whose behaviour is persistently challenging, the school readily accesses support from external agencies such as the Educational Social Worker, Educational Psychology service and the Behaviour Support team. In the most serious cases, a permanent exclusion will be considered, where it to be in the best interests of the whole school community.
Note for Pupils
Ø eating and drinking are confined to the dining room, Quad and Social Area;
Ø chewing gum is unacceptable anywhere inside the school building;
Ø use of mobile phones and MP3 players etc. is restricted to break and lunch times in designated areas only.
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